If your kitchen remodel includes new kitchen cabinetry, embrace this opportunity to amp up the functionality of your kitchen and squeeze every inch of space from the floorplan. Here are 3 kitchen cabinet contractor tips to using kitchen cabinets creatively.

Use Every Inch of Space

Corners happen. Too often, corners waste precious square inches in a kitchen design. The cabinet design pros at Inspired Remodels see corners as a challenge. These kitchen cabinet contractors turn corners into usable space.

Functional End Cabinet from Schrock Cabinets

This cabinet design turns the corner on dead space.  With doors providing access from either side of the corner, this homeowner reclaims this space in the name of storage.

Sure, there are 90-degree corner cabinets that create a dark, cavernous storage space that create a great black hole that sucks in pantry items never to be seen again.

But a savvy kitchen cabinet contractor knows the addition of a Lazy Susan (or revolving tray) makes that space much more usable.

Now, items are easily visible and accessible with just a turn of the revolving tray. Now that’s how to turn dead space into highly usable space. This creates a perfect pantry space for baking supplies, canned goods, or even small appliances such as a hand mixer or immersion blender.

Hide the Trash

Designers may create trash bins they consider works of art. But let’s be honest. A trash can is a trash can and who wants to look at trash?

Base cabinets fitted with pull-out hardware offer a way to separate kitchen trash and recycling while keeping the entire mess out of site. Smaller bins means trash never piles up for days.

Not only does this option keep air fresher than a mechanical trash compactor, it saves money as well. In addition, trash and recycling bins don’t occupy valuable floor space. Looks better, smells better, and makes better use of space.

Organize Organize Organize

Make sure your kitchen cabinet contractor tells you about all the organization options available with semi-custom and custom cabinets.

When it comes to organizing everything from cutlery to Kitchen Aids, rely on your cabinets to make it happen.

Ditch those cheap plastic flatware dividers that never really fit well and opt for built-in cutler dividers to organize those knives, forks, spoons, and anything else your heart desires. Protect your silverware and keep everything neatly stored.

Keeping spices organized is only half the battle. You need to keep them stored neatly and easily accessible. A pull-out spice racks uses very little linear space in the cabinet design but returns a load of storage space.

Spices are visible and accessible from both sides. Adding this option close to food preparation areas ensures what you need is always close at hand.

If you have a passion in the kitchen, share it with your kitchen cabinet contractor. Inspired Remodels outfitted this base cabinet specifically for a busy baker. It offers storage for all the most frequently used items and keeps them together for easy retrieval. The pull-out for the beloved stand mixer also makes the best use of countertop space.

Orange County Kitchen Cabinet Contractor Designs and Builds

Inspired Remodels designs and installs custom and semi-custom cabinets throughout the Orange County California area. Schedule a consultation and find out the creative use of cabinets makes your kitchen more functional, more spacious, and more beautiful.